SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: October 7, 2002
(Date of earliest event reported)
NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 1-3189 11-3166443
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(State of Incorporation) (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
1400 Old Country Road, Westbury, New York 11590
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code (516) 338-8500
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events
On October 7, 2002, the Registrant announced a stock repurchase program
which authorized the purchase of up to 1 million shares of its common stock.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated October 7, 2002
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunder duly authorized.
NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC.
By: /s/ Ronald DeVos
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Ronald DeVos
Vice-President Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Dated: October 7, 2002